RICHARD DONKOR

Highly skilled professional with expertise in sustainable energy policy analysis, energy audit and management training, and project coordination. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, database management, and technical report writing, with advanced knowledge of tools such as LEAP, ArcGIS, CSPro, STATA, SPSS, and Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities through team oversight, mentoring, and strategic planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective KPI tracking. Adept at logistical planning and resource optimisation to drive project success. Committed to leveraging analytical thinking and communication proficiency to deliver impactful results in energy management and policy development.

• Date of Birth: - 6th September 1980.
• Sex: - Male.
• Marital Status: - Married.
• Nationality - Ghanaian.

Reading, Swimming, Scrabble, Chess, Spending Good Time with Family and Friends

• Certificate for Leadership and Management Development – African Training Institute, Pretoria, South Africa – March 2024
• Certificate for Training of Trainers on Solar PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems, Mini Grids and Storage Solutions, RENAC, Aug. 2023
• Certificate for Designing for Greater Efficiency – International Finance Corporation – February 2022
• Certificate for Linking Emission Trading Systems – Florence School of Regulations, Italy – February 2022
• Certificate for Natural Resources for Sustainable Development – SDG Academy, Indonesia – July 2021
• Certificate of Completion – ISO 50001:Energy Management System VIA Udemy and by Cristian Lupa – July 2021
• Diploma for Energy Efficiency in Buildings – International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris, France – June 2021
• Advanced Management – Data Driven Charismatic Leadership – By Mark Timberlake via Udemy – July 2021
• Management Skills – Team Leadership Skills Masterclass 2021 – By Mark Timberlake via Udemy – June 2021
• Certificate for Energy Efficiency Indicators: Fundamentals on Statistics – IEA, Paris, France – May 2021
• Certificate for Energy Efficiency Indicators: Essentials for Policy Making – IEA, Paris, France – May 2021
• Certificate for Managing the Organization – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA – April 2021
• Certificate of Completion – Energy Audit VIA Udemy and by Dr. Sonal Desai – April 2021
• Diploma for Strategic Management – International Business Management Institute, Berlin, Germany – August 2020
• Certificate for International Climate Change Law and Policy – University of Newcastle, Australia – July 2020
• Professional Certificate for Electric Cars - Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, June 2020
• Certificate for Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage – University of Edinburgh, Scotland – December 2019
• Professional Certificate for Clean Power – Imperial College, London – November 2019
• Certificate for Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future – Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, Nov. 2019
• Certificate for Energy and Climate – University of Bayreuth, Germany – July 2019.
• Certificate for Energy Efficiency for Emerging Economies (Appliances) – IEA, Paris, France – 2016
• Certificate for Energy Statistics – IEA, Paris, France – October 2014
• Certificate for Energy Data Collection and Balances – African Energy Commission (AFREC) – Nov. 2013
• Certificate for MySQL Database Administration – Stay Ahead Training Ltd, London – June 2012
• Certificate for GIS to Map Quality Infrastructures and Service – ICS-UNIDO and ECREEE, Praia Cape Verde- Dec. 2011
• Certificate for GIS and Toolkit for Energy Access Scale-up – The Energy Center, KNUST, Ghana – Aug. 2011
• Certificate for Project Management Cycle – ISSER, University of Ghana Legon, Accra-Ghana – July 2010
• Certificate for Data Management and Analysis – ISSER, University of Ghana Legon, Accra-Ghana – July 2008

• Kennedy Amankwa, Deputy Director – Energy Efficiency Regulations, 0242261212, Energy Commission, PMB, Ministries Post Office, Accra, Mob. 0242264212

• Frederick Nii Amui, Oblitey, Director, Energy Services & Performance Monitoring, 0207863369, Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, Accra, Ghana, Tel: 0207863369

• Oscar Amonoo, Neizer, Managing Director - Karpowership Company Limited, 7 Djanie Ashie Rd, Accra, Ghana, 0540271282, 0208178966,

• Organisation of training workshop for Media personnel in nine (9) Selected Regional Capitals on the new energy efficiency regulations to raise awareness among stakeholders about the importance of energy efficiency regulations for electrical appliances in collaboration with UNEP, UNDP and EPA (2025) Type: Work Programme Organization: Energy Commission/UNDP/UNEP/EPA, Role: Project Coordinator

• Organization of training workshop for enforcement agencies (Selected Customs Officials, Ghana Standards Authority, and Energy Commissionstaff on the new energy efficiency regulations to raise awareness among stakeholders about the importance of energy efficiency regulations for electrical appliances in collaboration with UNEP, UNDP, and EPA (2025) Type: Work Programme Organization: Energy Commission/UNDP/UNEP/EPA, Role: Project Coordinator

• Organization of the stakeholder engagement and training workshops in seven (7) selected regional capitals for the hotel and hospitality sector on the new energy efficiency regulations to promote energy efficiency measures in their operations in collaboration with the Ghana Hotels Association (2025) Type: Work Programme Organization: Energy Commission, Role: Project Manager

• Organisation of outreach programmes/training workshops in different zones of Ghana for public and private institutions, including a series of awareness raising on new regulations that seek to promote energy efficiency measures in Ghana, in collaboration with UNDP and MESTI (2024) Type: Work Programme Organizations: Energy Commission/UNDP/MESTI, Role: Project Coordinator

• Organization of Stakeholder Engagement for policymakers and regulators on the new energy efficiency regulations to discuss the current status of the regulations and explore opportunities for collaboration, enhancement, and enforcement in collaboration with UNDP and MESTI (2024) Type: Work Programme Organization: Energy Commission/UNDP/MESTI, Role: Project Coordinator

• Organization of training workshop for professionals and staff of key sector stakeholders (energy and power sector) on the new energy efficiency regulations for electronics, electrical appliances, and energy transition to raise awareness among stakeholders about the importance of energy efficiency regulations for electrical appliances in collaboration with UNDP and MESTI (2024) Type: Work Programme Organizations: Energy Commission/UNDP/MESTI, Role: Project Coordinator

• Organization of Stakeholder Engagement for Customs Officials, Regulated Appliances Importers, and the General Public on the new energy efficiency regulations to discuss the current status of the regulations and explore opportunities for collaboration, enhancement, and enforcement in collaboration with GIZ (2023) Type: Work Programme Organization: Energy Commission/UNDP/MESTI, Role: Project Coordinator

• Building Resilience of youth and women-led MSMEs through innovation and digitalization for green and inclusive recovery – Energy and Resource Efficiency Promotion in MMDAs and MSMEs, including Hotels – (May to December 2022) Type: Work Programme (Energy Management Training for Public and Private Personnel) Name of Organizations: UNDP/Energy Commission, Role: Project Coordinator.

• Baseline Study on E-Mobility in Ghana – (January – December 2022) Type: Work Programme Name of Organization: Energy Commission, Role: Project Team Member.

• Compliance Monitoring, Market Performance Measurement, and Awareness Creation on Regulated Appliances in Ghana- (May to December 2020) Type: Work Programme Name of Organization: Energy Commission, Ghana, Role: Project Manager,

• Establishment of Regulated Electrical Appliances Database and Related Mobile Application (APP) (March 2017-Date) Type: Work Programme Name of Organization: Energy Commission, Ghana, Role: Project Manager,

• Energy Audit and Management Training, Awareness Creation on Refrigerator Rebate Scheme, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Promotion (Sept-Oct, 2015) Type: Training, Awareness Campaign and Public Education Name of Organizations: UNDP/Energy Commission, Ghana, Role: Project Coordinator,

• Energy Use Pattern in the Industrial, Commercial, Household, and Services Sectors of the Economy – Ghana (2011) TYPE – Survey Name of Organization: Energy Commission, Ghana, Role: Project Team Member

• Consumption Pattern of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) from 2003-2007 in Ghana (2008) TYPE – Survey Name of Organization: Energy Commission, Ghana, Role: Project Team Member